ICAO Roster-Unmanned Aircraft Expert at UNDP in San Diego, CA

The Organizational Setting

Under the direction of Director of the Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau (CDI), the Field Operations Section (FOS) is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and closure of Technical Assistance (TA) and Technical Cooperation (TC) projects. It drafts agreements and aids in creating country-specific and regional projects and programs by identifying priority areas, developing objectives, activities, and deliverables, setting timelines, and specifying budgetary requirements.

Additionally, under the direction of the CDI Director, the Field Personnel Section (FPS/FRU) recruits international experts to implement Capacity Development and Implementation projects across various Civil Aviation fields and manages the ICAO Roster of Experts.

Major duties and Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

• Development of UAS regulatory framework, rules and documentations (regulations, process, procedures, guidance, safety requirements, etc.) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and identify the certification and permission process to ensure that the required ICAO standards and practices are met by all UAS operators as well as for managing UAS activities and the supporting entities.
• Development of guidance for the implementation of ICAO requirements to achieve the objectives of the authorities for the management and supervision of UAS in the state.
• Advises on and supports national inspectors with performing inspection and oversight of UAS for the safe and effective operation of UAVs in the State airspace.
• Provide assistance to understand the relationship between UAS regulations, conventional aircraft regulations, forthcoming Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) provisions and the State Safety Programme.
• Provide assistance to create an internal UAS stakeholder group that includes those entities affected by UAS activities for coordination and internal communications.
• Conduct a gap analysis to identify safety deficiencies, organizational issues, operational safety risks, and emerging UAS issues.
• Identify the competencies required to enable inspectors and managers to fulfill their roles and responsibilities to manage UAS operations and to build the appropriate capacities.
• Provide assistance to set national goals through the application of safety management principles including targets and indicators, as the basis to improve safety of UAS operations and activities for a national strategy.
• Identify training needs and developing of training program and plans related to UAS for the state inspectors and specialists.
• Development of plans and perform similar evaluations in order to monitor compliance with national standards and ICAO provisions.
• Design plan and conduct inspections in order to assess, analyze and determine areas of improvement and make appropriate recommendations in line with international standards and trends.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Managerial Competence:

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in any Civil Aviation field or relevant academic qualification.

Professional experience

Essential

• Supervisory experience with a government department of civil aviation, directly associated with the preparation and responsibility for implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals and procedures deemed necessary for flight safety, inspection and certification.
• Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of documents under state of registry approval relating to supervision of UAS.
• Extensive experience as a government specialist and/or inspector dealing with unmanned aircraft.
• Experience in the preparation, checking programs, and development of training plans for inspectors and specialists.
• Sound knowledge of related ICAO annexes, recommended practices and related documentation as well as FAA and EASA regulations.
• Lead Auditor and or Auditor experience of 5 years as CAA auditor or safety auditor.
• Certified as instructor to provide training for CAA inspectors and specialists.

Languages

Essential

• A good command of oral and written English.

Desirable

• A working knowledge of French or another official language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It should be noted that this is a prospective position intended for experts interested in consultancy contracts. (short and long term)

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

ICAO CDI consultants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as international civil servants.

ICAO CDI offers an attractive benefit package to its consultants in accordance with the policies of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC).

No Fee
	THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.